A three-digit number is drawn out of the digits from 0-9.

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The discussion centers on calculating the probability of drawing the specific three-digit number 346 from the digits 0-9 without repetition. The probability is determined by the total number of valid three-digit combinations that can be formed under these constraints. Given that the first digit cannot be zero and digits cannot repeat, the probability of drawing 346 is calculated as 1 out of the total valid combinations, which is 720.

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A three-digit number is drawn out of the digits from 0-9. If no repetition of digits is allowed( that is, if 0 has been drawn for the 1st digit, it cannot be used in drawing the 2nd and 3rd digits anymore), what is the probability that the number 346 be drawn?
 
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This won't work, diceyfume.

You are obviously refusing to utilize your intellect, and are only interested in being spoonfed "answers".

I strongly advise you to quit maths, because your attitude makes you incompetent in it.
 

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